Bieniemy Back, Wife Healing Strong | Kansas City Chiefs News

Kansas City Chiefs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Eric Bieniemy returns to coaching duties after stepping away for 11 practices to support his wife Mia, who was shot by their son Elijah Zion Bieniemy at their Virginia home—she’s now on a strong recovery path, praised as a “soldier and a saint.” The 27-year-old son faces charges including malicious wounding and firearm offenses, is held without bond, and will undergo a competency evaluation ahead of a September 9th preliminary hearing. Bieniemy, who stayed connected via live-streamed practices, remains silent on his son’s case but has resumed his energetic leadership with the Chiefs…